Guidance for change management - A model for choosing line of action on organizational change

Authors:

  • Collin Charlotte
  • Kaiser Magnus

Publish date: 2006-01-01

Report number: FOI-R--2122--SE

Pages: 54

Written in: Swedish

Abstract

In this report change is conceputalized as part of the countinues activities in an organization. We view organization change from three different theoretical perspectives; a structural perspective, a symbolic perspective and a empowerment perspective. The three perspectives complement each other with their focus of organizational change management. Organizational change comprises five components; goal,content, actors, motive and methods. We have formed a model combining the three perspectives with the five components of change, which together forms a map of alternative ways of performing the organizational change within the organization. The model is described and explained, with references to theories of organizational science. The three perspectives are used on an example, a firm needing change, showing the idealized form of change according to each perspective. We have also developed an instruction on how to use the model as a guide to choose actions when faced with an organizational change. The model discusses what should be included in a strategy for change management. The model can also be used during and after an organizational change.